An amber heat health alert has been extended to more areas of England as temperatures soar on Monday. The UKHSA and Met Office said amber alerts now applied to the West Midlands and Yorkshire and the...

Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon.A heatwave will continue for a fourth day...

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues17 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsA heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing...

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads14 hours agoDearbail JordanBBC NewsHealth and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C...

Hot and sticky temperatures reaching a melting 35C are set to break in a matter of days, with a wall of rain lashing down on more than 13 townsacross Britain. New weather maps from forecasters...

Man who murdered boy with sword jailed for 38 yearsJust nowLucy ManningSpecial correspondentReporting fromOld BaileyCachella SmithBBC NewsMetropolitan Police handoutA man has been jailed for life...

Those who are planning summer holidays to hot and sunny locations are likely scouring the shops to find the perfect outfits to pack in their suitcases. Clothes that are light, loose, comfortable and...

Reeves takes gamble on patience in an era of impatience4 hours agoChris MasonPolitical EditorGetty ImagesThe hours, days, weeks and even months after a Spending Review can feel like peeling away the...

BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los AngelesNational Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles following protests over raids on undocumented migrants in which dozens of people were...